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Table of Contents
Sec. Pg.

1 Overview...........................................................................................................11

1.1 Document Organization....................................................................13

1.2 Purpose..............................................................................................13

1.3 General Control Theory....................................................................13

1.4 Modes of Operation...........................................................................14

1.4.1 Roll Axis Control.................................................................14

1.4.2 Pitch Axis Control...............................................................14

1.5 Block Diagrams..................................................................................14

2 Pre-Flight Procedures...................................................................................21

2.1 Power-Up Test....................................................................................23

2.1.1 System Twenty.....................................................................23

2.1.2 System Thirty.......................................................................27

2.1.3 System Thirty ALT...............................................................213

2.2 Pre-Flight Test....................................................................................217

2.2.1 System Twenty.....................................................................217

2.2.2 System Thirty.......................................................................225

2.2.3 System Thirty ALT...............................................................235

3 In-Flight Procedures......................................................................................31

3.1 Normal Operating Procedures........................................................33

3.1.1 Stabilizer (ST) Mode, System Twenty / Thirty...................33

3.1.2 Heading (HD) Mode, System Twenty / Thirty...................34

3.1.3 Low Track (LO TRK) Mode, System Twenty / Thirty........35

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3.1.4 High Track (HI TRK) Mode, System Twenty / Thirty........36

3.1.4.1 LOC Course Tracking........................................36

3.1.4.2 GPS Course Tracking........................................36

3.1.4.3 VOR Course Tracking........................................36

3.1.5 Altitude Hold (ALT HOLD) Mode, System Thirty / Thirty ALT.....37

3.1.5.1 System Thirty........................................................37

3.1.5.2 System Thirty ALT................................................38

3.1.6 Manual Elevator Trim Prompts, System Thirty / Thirty ALT.....38

3.1.6.1 System Thirty........................................................38

3.1.6.2 System Thirty ALT................................................38

3.2 Approach Procedures.......................................................................311

3.2.1 Straight-In LOC Approach.................................................311

3.2.1.1 Heading System DG..........................................311

3.2.1.2 Heading System HSI.........................................311

3.2.2 Straight-In VOR Approach.................................................311

3.2.2.1 Heading System DG..........................................311

3.2.2.2 Heading System HSI.........................................311

3.2.3 LOC Approach with Procedure Turn..............................316

3.2.3.1 Heading System DG..........................................316

3.2.3.2 Heading System HSI.........................................316

3.2.4 VOR Approach with Procedure Turn..............................319

3.2.4.1 Heading System DG..........................................319

3.2.4.2 Heading System HSI.........................................319

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3.3 Yaw Damper Operation....................................................................322

3.3.1 AUTO Mode..........................................................................322

3.3.2 ON Mode..............................................................................322

3.3.3 Yaw Damper Trim..............................................................322

3.4 Autopilot Disconnect ........................................................................323

3.4.1 System Twenty / Thirty.......................................................323

3.4.2 System Thirty ALT...............................................................323

4 Operating Parameters..................................................................................41

4.1 Roll Axis Limits..................................................................................43

4.2 Pitch Axis Limits.................................................................................43

5 Glossary...........................................................................................................51

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List of Figures
Fig. Pg.

11 System Twenty Block Diagram....................................................................15

12 System Thirty Block Diagram......................................................................16

13 System Thirty ALT Block Diagram...............................................................17

14 Yaw Damper Block Diagram.......................................................................18

21 AP Display, Lamps Illuminated at Power-Up (System Twenty)...............24

22 AP Display, All Lamps Extinguished (System Twenty).............................24

23 AP Display, RDY for Operation....................................................................25

24 AP Display, Turn Coordinator Failure (System Twenty)...........................25

25 AP Display, Low Voltage Flag (System Twenty).........................................26

26 AP Display, Lamps Illuminated at Power-Up (System Thirty).................28

27 AP Display, TRIM UP Lamp Extinguished (System Thirty).......................28

28 AP Display, ALT Lamp Only Illuminated (System Thirty)...........................29

29 AP Display, All Lamps Extinguished (System Thirty)................................29

210 AP Display, RDY for Operation (System Thirty).......................................210

211 AP Display, Turn Coordinator Failure (System Thirty)............................210

212 AP Display, Low Voltage Flag (System Thirty).........................................211

213 ALT HOLD ON/OFF Switch Display, Lamps Illuminated at Power-Up (System Thirty ALT)....214

214 ALT HOLD ON/OFF Switch Display, UP Lamp Extinguished (System Thirty ALT)...............214

215 ALT HOLD ON/OFF Switch Display, DN Lamp Extinguished (System Thirty ALT)..............215

216 ALT HOLD ON/OFF Switch Display, ALT ON Lamp Extinguished (System Thirty ALT).........215

217 AP Display, ST Mode Engaged (System Twenty)....................................219

218 AP Display, HD Mode Engaged (System Twenty)...................................219

219 AP Display, LO TRK Mode Engaged (System Twenty)...........................221

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220 AP Display, HI TRK Mode Engaged (System Twenty)...........................221

221 AP Display, ST Mode Engaged (System Thirty).......................................227

222 AP Display, HD Mode Engaged (System Thirty)......................................227

223 AP Display, LO TRK Mode Engaged (System Thirty)..............................229

224 AP Display, LO TRK Mode Engaged (System Thirty)..............................229

225 AP Display, HI TRK and ALT HOLD Modes Engaged (System Thirty)........231

226 AP Display, HI TRK and ALT HOLD ModeS Engaged, TRIM UP Required (System Thirty).....232

227 AP Display, HI TRK and ALT HOLD ModeS Engaged, TRIM DN Required (System Thirty).....232

228 ALT HOLD ON/OFF Switch Display, ALT HOLD Mode Engaged (System Thirty ALT).......236

229 ALT HOLD ON/OFF Switch Display, ALT HOLD Mode Engaged, TRIM UP Required (System Thirty ALT).....236

230 ALT HOLD ON/OFF Switch Display, ALT HOLD Mode Engaged, TRIM DN Required (System Thirty ALT).....236

31 AP Display, ST Mode Engaged....................................................................33

32 AP Display, HD Mode Engaged...................................................................34

33 AP Display, LO TRK Mode Engaged...........................................................35

34 AP Display, HI TRK Mode Engaged............................................................36

35 AP Display, ST and ALT HOLD Modes Engaged (System Thirty)............37

36 ALT HOLD ON/OFF Switch Display, ALT HOLD Mode Engaged (System Thirty ALT)............38

37 AP Display, Manual Trim Prompts (System Thirty)...................................39

38 AP Display, Manual Trim Prompts (System Thirty ALT)..........................310

39 Straight-In LOC Approach (DG)..................................................................312

310 Straight-In LOC Approach (HSI)..................................................................313

311 Straight-In VOR Approach (DG)..................................................................314

312 Straight-In VOR Approach (HSI)..................................................................315

313 LOC Approach with Procedure Turn (DG)................................................317

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314 LOC Approach with Procedure Turn (HSI)...............................................318

315 VOR Approach with Procedure Turn (DG)................................................320

316 VOR Approach with Procedure Turn (HSI)...............................................321

317 Yaw Damper Master Switch........................................................................322

318 Yaw Damper Trim Knob..............................................................................322

List of Tables
Table Pg.

21 Power-Up Test, System Twenty...................................................................23

22 Power-Up Test, System Thirty.....................................................................27

23 Power-Up Test, System Thirty ALT.............................................................213

24 Pre-Flight Test, System Twenty...................................................................217

25 Pre-Flight Test, System Thirty.....................................................................225

26 Pre-Flight Test, System Thirty ALT.............................................................235

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SECTION 1
OVERVIEW

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1.1 Document Organization

Section 1 Overview

Section 2 Pre-Flight Procedures

Section 3 In-Flight Procedures

Section 4 Operating Parameters

Section 5 Glossary

1.2 Purpose

This Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) provides Pre-Flight and In-Flight

operating procedures for the S-TEC System Twenty / Thirty / Thirty ALT Autopilot
(AP).

Note:

This POH must be carried in the aircraft and made available to the pilot at all
times. It can only be used in conjunction with the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) approved Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) or Aircraft Flight
Manual Supplement (AFMS). Refer to the applicable AFM or AFMS for
aircraft specific information, such as unique ground tests, limitations, and
emergency procedures.

Note:

The System Twenty / Thirty / Thirty ALT autopilot is a tool provided to aircraft
owners, that serves to assist them with cockpit workload management. The
ability of the autopilot to provide optimum assistance and performance is
directly proportional to the pilot's knowledge of its operating procedures.
Therefore, it is highly recommended that the pilot develop a thorough
understanding of the autopilot, its modes, and operating procedures in
Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC), prior to using it under Instrument
Flight Rules (IFR).

1.3 General Control Theory

The System Twenty / Thirty / Thirty ALT is a rate based autopilot. When in control
of the roll axis, the autopilot senses turn rate, along with the non-rate quantities
of heading error and course deviation indication. When in control of the pitch
axis, the autopilot senses acceleration, along with the non-rate quantity of
altitude. These sensed data provide feedback to the autopilot, which processes
them in order to control the aircraft through the use of mechanisms coupled
to the control system. The roll servo is typically coupled to the ailerons, and
the pitch servo is coupled to the elevator.

The System Twenty controls only the roll axis.

The System Thirty controls both the roll axis and pitch axis. Activation of roll axis
control must always precede activation of pitch axis control.

The System Thirty ALT controls only the pitch axis.

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The optional Yaw Damper senses excessive adverse yaw about the yaw axis,
and responds by driving the yaw servo in the proper direction to provide
damping. The yaw servo is coupled to the rudder.

1.4 Modes of Operation

1.4.1 Roll Axis Control

Each press/release of the optional MODE SEL Switch typically located on the
Control Wheel, or PUSH MODE Switch located on the bezel, successively
engages the roll modes below.

Stabilizer (ST) Mode

Used to Hold Wings Level

Heading (HD) Mode

Used to Turn onto a Selected Heading and Hold it

Low Track (LO TRK) Mode

Used to Track a VOR Course

High Track (HI TRK) Mode

Used to Track a LOC Course

Note:

A heading system (HSI or DG) is optional. If the aircraft is equipped with a

heading system, then the heading mode can be engaged. Otherwise, the
heading mode cannot be engaged (i.e., it will be skipped over).

1.4.2 Pitch Axis Control

Each press of the ALT ENG/DSNG Switch typically located on the Control
Wheel (optional for System Thirty ALT only), or ALT HOLD ON/OFF Switch
located on the instrument panel (System Thirty ALT only), successively engages
and disengages the single pitch mode below.

Altitude Hold (ALT HOLD) Mode

Used to Hold Altitude

1.5 Block Diagrams

The System Twenty Block Diagram is shown in Fig. 1-1.

The System Thirty Block Diagram is shown in Fig. 1-2.

The System Thirty ALT Block Diagram is shown in Fig. 1-3.

The Yaw Damper Block Diagram is shown in Fig. 1-4.

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Fig. 1-1. System Twenty Block Diagram

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Fig. 1-2. System Thirty Block Diagram

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Fig. 1-3. System Thirty ALT Block Diagram

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Fig. 1-4. Yaw Damper Block Diagram

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SECTION 2
PRE-FLIGHT PROCEDURES

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2.1 Power-Up Test

2.1.1 System Twenty

Perform the actions shown in Table 2-1. For each action, verify the corresponding
response where applicable.

Table 2-1. Power-Up Test, System Twenty

ACTION RESPONSE

1. Set Yaw Damper Master Switch to ------

OFF position (if installed).

2. Set Battery Master Switch to ON ------

position.

3. Set Avionics Master Switch to ON ------

position.

4. Set Autopilot Master Switch to ON RDY, ST, HD, LO TRK, and HI TRK
position. lamps illuminate on AP display as
shown in Fig. 2-1 for 7 seconds, and
then extinguish as shown in Fig. 2-2.

RDY lamp alone re-illuminates on AP

display within 3 minutes, as shown in
Fig. 2-3 (Note 1).

Notes:

1. Should a Turn Coordinator failure be detected, the RDY lamp on the AP

display will not re-illuminate as shown in Fig. 2-4, and the autopilot will not
operate.

2. Should T&B A+ be 30% below its rated value, the Low Voltage Flag will be in
view on the AP display as shown in Fig. 2-5.

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Fig. 2-1. AP Display, RDY, ST, HD, LO TRK, HI TRK Lamps Illuminated at Power-Up
(System Twenty)

Fig. 2-2. AP Display, All Lamps Extinguished

(System Twenty)
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Fig. 2-3. AP Display, RDY for Operation

(System Twenty)

Fig. 2-4. AP Display, Turn Coordinator Failure

(System Twenty)
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Fig. 2-5. AP Display, Low Voltage Flag

(System Twenty)

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2.1.2 System Thirty

Perform the actions shown in Table 2-2. For each action, verify the corresponding
response where applicable.

Table 2-2. Power-Up Test, System Thirty

ACTION RESPONSE

1. Set Yaw Damper Master Switch to ------

OFF position (if installed).

2. Set Battery Master Switch to ON ------

position.

3. Set Avionics Master Switch to ON ------

position.

4. Set Autopilot Master Switch to ON RDY, ALT, ST, HD, LO TRK, HI TRK,
position. TRIM UP, and TRIM DN lamps
illuminate on AP display as shown in
Fig. 2-6.

TRIM UP lamp extinguishes after

2 seconds, as shown in Fig. 2-7.

RDY, ST, HD, LO TRK, HI TRK, and

TRIM DN lamps extinguish after
7 seconds, as shown in Fig. 2-8.

ALT lamp extinguishes after

10 seconds, as shown in Fig. 2-9.

RDY lamp alone re-illuminates on AP

display within 3 minutes, as shown in
Fig. 2-10 (Note 1).

Notes:

1. Should a Turn Coordinator failure be detected, the RDY lamp on the AP

display will not re-illuminate as shown in Fig. 2-11, and the autopilot will not
operate.

2. Should T&B A+ be 30% below its rated value, the Low Voltage Flag will be in
view on the AP display as shown in Fig. 2-12.

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Fig. 2-6. AP Display, RDY, ALT, ST, HD, LO TRK, HI TRK, TRIM UP, TRIM DN
Lamps Illuminated at Power-Up
(System Thirty)

Fig. 2-7. AP Display, TRIM UP Lamp Extinguished

(System Thirty)
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Fig. 2-8. AP Display, ALT Lamp Only Illuminated

(System Thirty)

Fig. 2-9. AP Display, All Lamps Extinguished

(System Thirty)
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Fig. 2-10. AP Display, RDY for Operation

(System Thirty)

Fig. 2-11. AP Display, Turn Coordinator Failure

(System Thirty)
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Fig. 2-12. AP Display, Low Voltage Flag

(System Thirty)

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2.1.3 System Thirty ALT

Perform the actions shown in Table 2-3. For each action, verify the corresponding
response where applicable.

Table 2-3. Power-Up Test, System Thirty ALT

ACTION RESPONSE

1. Set Yaw Damper Master Switch to ------

OFF position (if installed).

2. Set Battery Master Switch to ON ------

position.

3. Set Avionics Master Switch to ON ------

position.

4. Set ALT HOLD Master Switch to ALT ON, UP, and DN lamps
ON position. illuminate on ALT HOLD ON/OFF
Switch display, as shown in Fig. 2-13.

UP lamp extinguishes after

2 seconds, as shown in Fig. 2-14.

DN lamp extinguishes after

7 seconds, as shown in Fig. 2-15.

ALT ON lamp extinguishes after

10 seconds, as shown in Fig. 2-16.

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Fig. 2-13. ALT HOLD ON/OFF Switch Display, ALT ON, UP, and DN
Lamps Illuminated at Power-Up
(System Thirty ALT)

Fig. 2-14. ALT HOLD ON/OFF Switch Display, UP Lamp Extinguished

(System Thirty ALT)

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Fig. 2-15. ALT HOLD ON/OFF Switch Display, DN Lamp Extinguished

(System Thirty ALT)

Fig. 2-16. ALT HOLD ON/OFF Switch Display, ALT ON Lamp Extinguished
(System Thirty ALT)

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2.2 Pre-Flight Test

2.2.1 System Twenty

Prior to takeoff and with engine running, perform the actions shown in Table 2-4.
For each action, verify the corresponding response where applicable.

Table 2-4. Pre-Flight Test, System Twenty (continued on page 2-18)

ACTION RESPONSE

1. Move A/C Control Wheel left and ------

right, to sense its freedom of
movement about roll axis.

2. Set L/R Turn Knob located on ------

bezel under its index.

3. Engage stabilizer mode. ST lamp alone is illuminated on AP

display, as shown in Fig. 2-17.

4. Attempt movement of A/C Control A/C Control Wheels reduced

Wheel left and right. freedom of movement indicates that
Roll Servo is engaged.

Roll Servo can be overridden. If not,

disconnect autopilot and do not use.

5. Turn L/R Turn Knob to the left A/C Control Wheel turns to the left.
side of its index.

6. Turn L/R Turn Knob to the right A/C Control Wheel turns to the right.
side of its index.

7. Set L/R Turn Knob under its A/C Control Wheel stops.
index.

Note:

If A/C is equipped with a heading system (HSI or DG), then proceed to step 8.

If A/C is not equipped with a heading system, then proceed to step 13 only if a
VOR frequency can be selected. Otherwise, proceed to step 26.

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Table 2-4. Pre-Flight Test, System Twenty (continued from page 2-17)
ACTION RESPONSE

8. Set Heading Bug under Lubber ------

Line.

9. Engage heading mode. HD lamp alone is illuminated on AP

display, as shown in Fig. 2-18.

10. Turn Heading Bug to the left side A/C Control Wheel turns to the left.
of Lubber Line.

11. Turn Heading Bug to the right A/C Control Wheel turns to the right.
side of Lubber Line.

12. Set Heading Bug under Lubber A/C Control Wheel stops.
Line.

Note: If it is not possible to select a local VOR frequency on Navigation

Receiver, then proceed to step 26. Otherwise, proceed to step 13.

13. Select local VOR frequency on ------

Navigation Receiver.

Note: Proceed to either step 14 (HSI) or step 20 (DG).

14. Turn Course Pointer until CDI ------

needle is centered.

15. Engage low track mode. LO TRK lamp alone is illuminated on

AP display, as shown in Fig. 2-19.

16. Engage high track mode. HI TRK lamp alone is illuminated on

AP display, as shown in Fig. 2-20.

17. Turn Course Pointer left until CDI A/C Control Wheel turns to the right.
needle deflection is 2 dots right of
center.

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Fig. 2-17. AP Display, ST Mode Engaged

(System Twenty)

Fig. 2-18. AP Display, HD Mode Engaged

(System Twenty)
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Table 2-4. Pre-Flight Test, System Twenty (continued from page 2-18)
ACTION RESPONSE

18. Turn Course Pointer right until A/C Control Wheel turns to the left.
CDI needle deflection is 2 dots left of
center.

19. Turn Course Pointer left until CDI A/C Control Wheel stops.
needle is centered.

Note: Proceed to step 28.

20. Turn OBS until CDI needle is ------

centered.

21. Engage low track mode. LO TRK lamp alone is illuminated on

AP display, as shown in Fig. 2-19.

22. Engage high track mode. HI TRK lamp alone is illuminated on

AP display, as shown in Fig. 2-20.

23. Turn OBS until CDI needle A/C Control Wheel turns to the right.
deflection is 2 dots right of center.

24. Turn OBS until CDI needle A/C Control Wheel turns to the left.
deflection is 2 dots left of center.

25. Turn OBS until CDI needle is A/C Control Wheel stops.
centered.

Note: Proceed to step 28.

26. Engage low track mode. LO TRK lamp alone is illuminated on

AP display, as shown in Fig. 2-19.

27. Engage high track mode. HI TRK lamp alone is illuminated on

AP display, as shown in Fig. 2-20.

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Fig. 2-19. AP Display, LO TRK Mode Engaged

(System Twenty)

Fig. 2-20. AP Display, HI TRK Mode Engaged

(System Twenty)
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Table 2-4. Pre-Flight Test, System Twenty (continued from page 2-20)
ACTION
28. Disconnect autopilot by any one
of the following means:
a. Press optional AP DISC Switch
typically located on Control Wheel.
b. Press/Hold optional MODE SEL
Switch typically located on Control
Wheel for 3 seconds.
c. Press/Hold PUSH MODE Switch
located on bezel for 3 seconds.
29. Move A/C Control Wheel left and
right.
Note: If a Yaw Damper is installed, then proceed to step 30.
proceed to step 39.
30. Actuate A/C Rudder Pedals
alternately in succession, to sense
their freedom of movement about yaw
axis.
31. Set Yaw Damper Master Switch
to ON position.
32. Turn Yaw Trim Knob until A/C
Rudder Pedals stop.
33. Attempt actuation of A/C Rudder
Pedals alternately in succession.
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RESPONSE
RDY lamp flashes and audible alert
sounds a periodic tone, while all other
lamps are extinguished.
After 5 seconds, RDY lamp stops
flashing but remains illuminated, and
audible alert is squelched.
A/C Control Wheels increased
freedom of movement indicates that
Roll Servo is disengaged.
Otherwise,
------
------
------
A/C Rudder Pedals reduced freedom
of movement indicates that Yaw
Servo is engaged.
Yaw Servo can be overridden. If not,
set Yaw Damper Master Switch to
OFF position, and do not use.
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Table 2-4. Pre-Flight Test, System Twenty (continued from page 2-22)
ACTION RESPONSE

34. Turn Yaw Trim Knob fully CCW. Left A/C Rudder Pedal slowly moves
forward.

35. Turn Yaw Trim Knob fully CW. Right A/C Rudder Pedal slowly
moves forward.

36. Turn Yaw Trim Knob CCW until ------

A/C Rudder Pedals stop.

37. Set Yaw Damper Master Switch ------

to OFF position.

38. Actuate A/C Rudder Pedals A/C Rudder Pedals increased

alternately in succession. freedom of movement indicates that
Yaw Servo is disengaged.

39. Trim A/C for takeoff. ------

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2.2.2 System Thirty

Prior to takeoff and with engine running, perform the actions shown in Table 2-5.
For each action, verify the corresponding response where applicable.

Table 2-5. Pre-Flight Test, System Thirty (continued on page 2-26)

ACTION RESPONSE

1. Move A/C Control Wheel left and ------

right, to sense its freedom of
movement about roll axis.

2. Set L/R Turn Knob located on ------

bezel under its index.

3. Engage stabilizer mode. ST lamp alone is illuminated on AP

display, as shown in Fig. 2-21.

4. Attempt movement of A/C Control A/C Control Wheels reduced

Wheel left and right. freedom of movement indicates that
Roll Servo is engaged.

Roll Servo can be overridden. If not,

disconnect autopilot and do not use.

5. Turn L/R Turn Knob to the left A/C Control Wheel turns to the left.
side of its index.

6. Turn L/R Turn Knob to the right A/C Control Wheel turns to the right.
side of its index.

7. Set L/R Turn Knob under its A/C Control Wheel stops.
index.

Note:

If A/C is equipped with a heading system (HSI or DG), then proceed to step 8.

If A/C is not equipped with a heading system, then proceed to step 13 only if a
VOR frequency can be selected. Otherwise, proceed to step 26.

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Table 2-5. Pre-Flight Test, System Thirty (continued from page 2-25)
ACTION RESPONSE

8. Set Heading Bug under Lubber ------

Line.

9. Engage heading mode. HD lamp alone is illuminated on AP

display, as shown in Fig. 2-22.

10. Turn Heading Bug to the left side A/C Control Wheel turns to the left.
of Lubber Line.

11. Turn Heading Bug to the right A/C Control Wheel turns to the right.
side of Lubber Line.

12. Set Heading Bug under Lubber A/C Control Wheel stops.
Line.

Note: If it is not possible to select a local VOR frequency on Navigation

Receiver, then proceed to step 26. Otherwise, proceed to step 13.

13. Select local VOR frequency on ------

Navigation Receiver.

Note: Proceed to either step 14 (HSI) or step 20 (DG).

14. Turn Course Pointer until CDI ------

needle is centered.

15. Engage low track mode. LO TRK lamp alone is illuminated on

AP display, as shown in Fig. 2-23.

16. Engage high track mode. HI TRK lamp alone is illuminated on

AP display, as shown in Fig. 2-24.

17. Turn Course Pointer left until CDI A/C Control Wheel turns to the right.
needle deflection is 2 dots right of
center.

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Fig. 2-21. AP Display, ST Mode Engaged

(System Thirty)

Fig. 2-22. AP Display, HD Mode Engaged

(System Thirty)
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Table 2-5. Pre-Flight Test, System Thirty (continued from page 2-26)
ACTION RESPONSE

18. Turn Course Pointer right until A/C Control Wheel turns to the left.
CDI needle deflection is 2 dots left of
center.

19. Turn Course Pointer left until CDI A/C Control Wheel stops.
needle is centered.

Note: Proceed to step 28.

20. Turn OBS until CDI needle is ------

centered.

21. Engage low track mode. LO TRK lamp alone is illuminated on

AP display, as shown in Fig. 2-23.

22. Engage high track mode. HI TRK lamp alone is illuminated on

AP display, as shown in Fig. 2-24.

23. Turn OBS until CDI needle A/C Control Wheel turns to the right.
deflection is 2 dots right of center.

24. Turn OBS until CDI needle A/C Control Wheel turns to the left.
deflection is 2 dots left of center.

25. Turn OBS until CDI needle is A/C Control Wheel stops.
centered.

Note: Proceed to step 28.

26. Engage low track mode. LO TRK lamp alone is illuminated on

AP display, as shown in Fig. 2-23.

27. Engage high track mode. HI TRK lamp alone is illuminated on

AP display, as shown in Fig. 2-24.

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Fig. 2-23. AP Display, LO TRK Mode Engaged

(System Thirty)

Fig. 2-24. AP Display, HI TRK Mode Engaged

(System Thirty)
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Table 2-5. Pre-Flight Test, System Thirty (continued from page 2-28)
ACTION RESPONSE

28. Move A/C Control Wheel forward

and aft, to sense its freedom of ------
movement about pitch axis.

29. Engage altitude hold mode. ALT lamp is illuminated on

AP display, as shown in Fig. 2-25.

30. Attempt movement of A/C A/C Control Wheels reduced

Control Wheel forward and aft. freedom of movement indicates that
Pitch Servo is engaged.

Pitch Servo can be overridden. If not,

disconnect autopilot and do not use.

31. Move A/C Control Wheel as far After 3 seconds, TRIM UP lamp
forward as possible. becomes illuminated on AP display
as shown in Fig. 2-26, and audible
alert sounds a steady tone.

After 7 seconds, TRIM UP lamp

flashes and audible alert becomes
periodic.

32. Move A/C Control Wheel aft until Audible alert is squelched.
TRIM UP lamp is extinguished.

33. Move A/C Control Wheel as far After 3 seconds, TRIM DN lamp
aft as possible. becomes illuminated on AP display
as shown in Fig. 2-27, and audible
alert sounds a steady tone.

After 7 seconds, TRIM DN lamp

flashes and audible alert becomes
periodic.

34. Move A/C Control Wheel forward Audible alert is squelched.

until TRIM DN lamp is extinguished.

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Fig. 2-25. AP Display, HI TRK and ALT HOLD Modes Engaged

(System Thirty)

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Fig. 2-26. AP Display, HI TRK and ALT HOLD Modes Engaged, TRIM UP Required
(System Thirty)

Fig. 2-27. AP Display, HI TRK and ALT HOLD Modes Engaged, TRIM DN Required
(System Thirty)
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Table 2-5. Pre-Flight Test, System Thirty (continued from page 2-30)
ACTION
35. Disconnect autopilot by any one
of the following means:
a. Press optional AP DISC Switch
typically located on Control Wheel.
b. Press/Hold optional MODE SEL
Switch typically located on Control
Wheel for 3 seconds.
c. Press/Hold PUSH MODE Switch
located on bezel for 3 seconds.
36. Move A/C Control Wheel left and
right.
37. Move A/C Control Wheel forward
and aft.
Note: If a Yaw Damper is installed, then proceed to step 38.
proceed to step 47.
38. Actuate A/C Rudder Pedals
alternately in succession, to sense
their freedom of movement about yaw
axis.
39. Set Yaw Damper Master Switch
to ON position.
40. Turn Yaw Trim Knob until A/C
Rudder Pedals stop.
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RESPONSE
RDY lamp flashes and audible alert
sounds a periodic tone, while all other
lamps are extinguished.
After 5 seconds, RDY lamp stops
flashing but remains illuminated, and
audible alert is squelched.
A/C Control Wheels increased
freedom of movement indicates that
Roll Servo is disengaged.
A/C Control Wheels increased
freedom of movement indicates that
Pitch Servo is disengaged.
Otherwise,
------
------
------
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Table 2-5. Pre-Flight Test, System Thirty (continued from page 2-33)
ACTION RESPONSE

41. Attempt actuation of A/C Rudder A/C Rudder Pedals reduced freedom
Pedals alternately in succession. of movement indicates that Yaw
Servo is engaged.

Yaw Servo can be overridden. If not,

set Yaw Damper Master Switch to
OFF position, and do not use.

42. Turn Yaw Trim Knob fully CCW. Left A/C Rudder Pedal slowly moves
forward.

43. Turn Yaw Trim Knob fully CW. Right A/C Rudder Pedal slowly
moves forward.

44. Turn Yaw Trim Knob CCW until ------

A/C Rudder Pedals stop.

45. Set Yaw Damper Master Switch ------

to OFF position.

46. Actuate A/C Rudder Pedals A/C Rudder Pedals increased

alternately in succession. freedom of movement indicates that
Yaw Servo is disengaged.

47. Trim A/C for takeoff. ------

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2.2.3 System Thirty ALT
Prior to takeoff and with engine running, perform the actions shown in Table 2-6.
For each action, verify the corresponding response where applicable.
Table 2-6. Pre-Flight Test, System Thirty ALT (continued on page 2-37)
ACTION
1. Move A/C Control Wheel forward
and aft, to sense its freedom of
movement about pitch axis.
2. Engage altitude hold mode.
3. Attempt movement of A/C Control
Wheel forward and aft.
4. Move A/C Control Wheel as far
forward as possible.
5. Move A/C Control Wheel aft until
UP lamp is extinguished.
6. Move A/C Control Wheel as far aft
as possible.
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RESPONSE
------
ALT ON lamp is illuminated on
ALT HOLD ON/OFF Switch display,
as shown in Fig. 2-28.
A/C Control Wheels reduced
freedom of movement indicates that
Pitch Servo is engaged.
Pitch Servo can be overridden. If not,
disconnect autopilot and do not use.
After 3 seconds, UP lamp becomes
illuminated on ALT HOLD ON/OFF
Switch display as shown in Fig. 2-29,
and audible alert sounds a steady
tone.
After 7 seconds, UP lamp flashes and
audible alert becomes periodic.
Audible alert is squelched.
After 3 seconds, DN lamp becomes
illuminated on ALT HOLD ON/OFF
Switch display as shown in Fig. 2-30,
and audible alert sounds a steady
tone.
After 7 seconds, DN lamp flashes and
audible alert becomes periodic.
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Fig. 2-28. ALT HOLD ON/OFF Switch Display, ALT HOLD Mode Engaged
(System Thirty ALT)

Fig. 2-29. ALT HOLD ON/OFF Switch Display, ALT HOLD Mode Engaged,
TRIM UP Required
(System Thirty ALT)

Fig. 2-30. ALT HOLD ON/OFF Switch Display, ALT HOLD Mode Engaged,
TRIM DN Required
(System Thirty ALT)

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Table 2-6. Pre-Flight Test, System Thirty ALT (continued from page 2-35)
ACTION RESPONSE

7. Move A/C Control Wheel forward Audible alert is squelched.

until DN lamp is extinguished.

8. Disengage altitude hold mode. ALT ON lamp is extinguished on

ALT HOLD ON/OFF Switch display.

9. Move A/C Control Wheel forward A/C Control Wheels increased

and aft. freedom of movement indicates that
Pitch Servo is disengaged.

Note: If a Yaw Damper is installed, then proceed to step 10. Otherwise,

proceed to step 19.

10. Actuate A/C Rudder Pedals ------

alternately in succession, to sense
their freedom of movement about yaw
axis.

11. Set Yaw Damper Master Switch ------

to ON position.

12. Turn Yaw Trim Knob until A/C ------

Rudder Pedals stop.

13. Attempt actuation of A/C Rudder A/C Rudder Pedals reduced freedom
Pedals alternately in succession. of movement indicates that Yaw
Servo is engaged.

Yaw Servo can be overridden. If not,

set Yaw Damper Master Switch to
OFF position, and do not use.

14. Turn Yaw Trim Knob fully CCW. Left A/C Rudder Pedal slowly moves
forward.

15. Turn Yaw Trim Knob fully CW. Right A/C Rudder Pedal slowly
moves forward.

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Table 2-5. Pre-Flight Test, System Thirty ALT (continued from page 2-37)
ACTION RESPONSE

16. Turn Yaw Trim Knob CCW until ------

A/C Rudder Pedals stop.

17. Set Yaw Damper Master Switch ------

to OFF position.

18. Actuate A/C Rudder Pedals A/C Rudder Pedals increased

alternately in succession. freedom of movement indicates that
Yaw Servo is disengaged.

19. Trim A/C for takeoff. ------

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SECTION 3
IN-FLIGHT PROCEDURES

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3.1 Normal Operating Procedures

3.1.1 Stabilizer (ST) Mode, System Twenty / Thirty

Set the L/R Turn Knob under its index, and then engage the stabilizer mode. The
ST lamp alone will be illuminated as shown in Fig. 3-1, to acknowledge that this
mode is engaged. The autopilot will hold the aircraft at wings level.

Turning the L/R Turn Knob to the left or right of its index will cause the aircraft to
turn either left or right, respectively. The L/R Turn Knob is active only when the
stabilizer mode is engaged.

Fig. 3-1. AP Display, ST Mode Engaged

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3.1.2 Heading (HD) Mode, System Twenty / Thirty

Set the Heading Bug to the desired heading on the compass card (HSI or DG),
and then engage the heading mode. The HD lamp alone will be illuminated as
shown in Fig. 3-2, to acknowledge that this mode is engaged. The autopilot will
turn the aircraft onto the selected heading and hold it. A new heading can be
subsequently selected by setting the Heading Bug to it.

Fig. 3-2. AP Display, HD Mode Engaged

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3.1.3 Low Track (LO TRK) Mode, System Twenty / Thirty

Select the VOR frequency on the Navigation Receiver. Maneuver the aircraft to
within 1 CDI needle width and 10 heading of the selected course. Engage
the low track mode. The LO TRK lamp alone will be illuminated as shown
in Fig. 3-3, to acknowledge that this mode is engaged. The autopilot will track
the selected course with minimum authority, thereby ignoring short term CDI
needle deflections (excursions) to inhibit aircraft scalloping during VOR
station passage.

Fig. 3-3. AP Display, LO TRK Mode Engaged

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3.1.4 High Track (HI TRK) Mode, System Twenty / Thirty

3.1.4.1 LOC Course Tracking

Select the LOC frequency on the Navigation Receiver. Maneuver the aircraft to
within 1 CDI needle width and 10 heading of the selected course. Engage
the high track mode. The HI TRK lamp alone will be illuminated as shown in
Fig. 3-4, to acknowledge that this mode is engaged. The autopilot will track the
selected course with maximum authority.

3.1.4.2 GPS Course Tracking

Program a predefined course into the GPS Navigation Receiver, comprised of

course segments connected by waypoints. Maneuver the aircraft to within
1 CDI needle width and 10 heading of each successive course segment.
Engage the high track mode. The HI TRK lamp alone will be illuminated as
shown in Fig. 3-4, to acknowledge that this mode is engaged. The autopilot will
track the selected course segment with maximum authority.

3.1.4.3 VOR Course Tracking

Select the VOR frequency on the Navigation Receiver. Maneuver the aircraft to
within 1 CDI needle width and 10 heading of the selected course. Engage
the high track mode. The HI TRK lamp alone will be illuminated as shown in
Fig. 3-4, to acknowledge that this mode is engaged. The autopilot will track the
selected course with maximum authority. As a result, however, the aircraft may
exhibit scalloping during VOR station passage.

Fig. 3-4. AP Display, HI TRK Mode Engaged

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3.1.5 Altitude Hold (ALT HOLD) Mode, System Thirty / Thirty ALT

3.1.5.1 System Thirty

The altitude hold mode can only be engaged if a roll mode (ST, HD, LO TRK, HI TRK)
is already engaged. Maneuver the aircraft to the desired altitude. Engage the
altitude hold mode. The ALT lamp will be illuminated as shown in Fig. 3-5, to
acknowledge that this mode is engaged. The autopilot will hold the aircraft at its
current (captured) absolute pressure altitude.

Fig. 3-5. AP Display, ST and ALT HOLD Modes Engaged (System Thirty)

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3.1.5.2 System Thirty ALT

Maneuver the aircraft to the desired altitude. Engage the altitude hold mode.
The ALT ON lamp will be illuminated as shown in Fig. 3-6, to acknowledge that
this mode is engaged. The autopilot will hold the aircraft at its current (captured)
absolute pressure altitude.

Fig. 3-6. ALT HOLD ON/OFF Switch Display, ALT HOLD Mode Engaged
(System Thirty ALT)

3.1.6 Manual Elevator Trim Prompts, System Thirty / Thirty ALT

3.1.6.1 System Thirty

If the altitude hold mode is engaged, then the autopilot will provide a prompt
whenever it is necessary to manually trim the aircraft about the pitch axis using
the Elevator Trim Wheel.

Should the pitch servo loading exceed a preset threshold for a period of three
seconds, either the TRIM UP lamp or TRIM DN lamp will become illuminated, as
a prompt to trim the aircraft in the indicated direction. This is shown in Fig. 3-7.
In addition, an audible alert will sound a steady tone. If no action is taken after
four more seconds, then the lamp will flash and the audible alert will become
periodic. Once the aircraft has been sufficiently trimmed, such that the pitch
servo loading is below the preset threshold, the lamp will extinguish and the
audible alert will be squelched.

3.1.6.2 System Thirty ALT

If the altitude hold mode is engaged, then the autopilot will provide a prompt
whenever it is necessary to manually trim the aircraft about the pitch axis using
the Elevator Trim Wheel.

Should the pitch servo loading exceed a preset threshold for a period of three
seconds, either the UP lamp or DN lamp will become illuminated, as a prompt
to trim the aircraft in the indicated direction. This is shown in Fig. 3-8. In
addition, an audible alert will sound a steady tone. If no action is taken after four
more seconds, then the lamp will flash and the audible alert will become
periodic. Once the aircraft has been sufficiently trimmed, such that the pitch
servo loading is below the preset threshold, the lamp will extinguish and the
audible alert will be squelched.

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a. TRIM UP Required

b. TRIM DN Required

Fig. 3-7. AP Display, Manual Trim Prompts (System Thirty)

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a. TRIM UP Required

b. TRIM DN Required

Fig. 3-8. ALT HOLD ON/OFF Switch Display, Manual Trim Prompts
(System Thirty ALT)

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3.2 Approach Procedures

3.2.1 Straight-In LOC Approach

3.2.1.1 Heading System DG

Select the LOC frequency on the Navigation Receiver. Set the Heading Bug to
the FRONT INBOUND LOC heading, and then engage the heading mode. At the
appropriate point, turn the Heading Bug to establish the aircraft on the FRONT
INBOUND LOC course. Engage the high track mode. The autopilot will track the
FRONT INBOUND LOC course.

A summary pictorial of this procedure is shown in Fig. 3-9.

3.2.1.2 Heading System HSI

Select the LOC frequency on the Navigation Receiver. For reference only, set the
Course Pointer to the FRONT INBOUND LOC course. Set the Heading Bug to
the FRONT INBOUND LOC heading, and then engage the heading mode. At the
appropriate point, turn the Heading Bug to establish the aircraft on the FRONT
INBOUND LOC course. Engage the high track mode. The autopilot will track the
FRONT INBOUND LOC course.

A summary pictorial of this procedure is shown in Fig. 3-10.

3.2.2 Straight-In VOR Approach

3.2.2.1 Heading System DG

Select the VOR frequency on the Navigation Receiver. Set the OBS to the FRONT
INBOUND VOR course. Set the Heading Bug to the FRONT INBOUND VOR
heading, and then engage the heading mode. At the appropriate point, turn the
Heading Bug to establish the aircraft on the FRONT INBOUND VOR course.
Engage the high track mode. The autopilot will track the FRONT INBOUND VOR
course.

A summary pictorial of this procedure is shown in Fig. 3-11.

3.2.2.2 Heading System HSI

Select the VOR frequency on the Navigation Receiver. Set the Course Pointer to
the FRONT INBOUND VOR course. Set the Heading Bug to the FRONT
INBOUND VOR heading, and then engage the heading mode. At the
appropriate point, turn the Heading Bug to establish the aircraft on the FRONT
INBOUND VOR course. Engage the high track mode. The autopilot will track the
FRONT INBOUND VOR course.

A summary pictorial of this procedure is shown in Fig. 3-12.

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1. a. Select LOC frequency.

b. Set Heading Bug to FRONT INBOUND LOC heading.

c. Engage heading mode.

d. Turn Heading Bug to establish aircraft on FRONT INBOUND LOC course.

e. Engage high track mode.

f. Track FRONT INBOUND LOC course.

2. a. At middle marker, if missed approach is declared, disconnect autopilot.

b. Stabilize aircraft.

c. Set Heading Bug to missed approach heading.

d. Engage heading mode.

Fig. 3-9. Straight-In LOC Approach (DG)

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1. a. Select LOC frequency.

b. Set Course Pointer to FRONT INBOUND LOC course (reference only).

c. Set Heading Bug to FRONT INBOUND LOC heading.

d. Engage heading mode.

e. Turn Heading Bug to establish aircraft on FRONT INBOUND LOC course.

f. Engage high track mode.

g. Track FRONT INBOUND LOC course.

2. a. At middle marker, if missed approach is declared, disconnect autopilot.

b. Stabilize aircraft.

c. Set Heading Bug to missed approach heading.

d. Engage heading mode.

Fig. 3-10. Straight-In LOC Approach (HSI)

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1. a. Select VOR frequency.

b. Set OBS to FRONT INBOUND VOR course.

c. Set Heading Bug to FRONT INBOUND VOR heading.

d. Engage heading mode.

e. Turn Heading Bug to establish aircraft on FRONT INBOUND VOR course.

f. Engage high track mode.

g. Track FRONT INBOUND VOR course.

2. a. At middle marker, if missed approach is declared, disconnect autopilot.

b. Stabilize aircraft.

c. Set Heading Bug to missed approach heading.

d. Engage heading mode.

Fig. 3-11. Straight-In VOR Approach (DG)

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1. a. Select VOR frequency.

b. Set Course Pointer to FRONT INBOUND VOR course.

c. Set Heading Bug to FRONT INBOUND VOR heading.

d. Engage heading mode.

e. Turn Heading Bug to establish aircraft on FRONT INBOUND VOR course.

f. Engage high track mode.

g. Track FRONT INBOUND VOR course.

2. a. At middle marker, if missed approach is declared, disconnect autopilot.

b. Stabilize aircraft.

c. Set Heading Bug to missed approach heading.

d. Engage heading mode.

Fig. 3-12. Straight-In VOR Approach (HSI)

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3.2.3 LOC Approach with Procedure Turn

3.2.3.1 Heading System DG

Select the LOC frequency on the Navigation Receiver. Set the Heading Bug to
the FRONT OUTBOUND LOC heading, and then engage the heading mode. At
the appropriate point, turn the Heading Bug to establish the aircraft on the FRONT
OUTBOUND LOC course. At the appropriate point thereafter, set the Heading
Bug to the FRONT OUTBOUND PROCEDURE TURN heading. Hold this
heading until the point at which it is time to turn the aircraft again. At that point,
turn the Heading Bug in two successive 90 increments, to establish the aircraft
on the FRONT INBOUND PROCEDURE TURN heading. At the appropriate
point, turn the Heading Bug to establish the aircraft on the FRONT INBOUND
LOC course. Engage the high track mode. The autopilot will track the FRONT
INBOUND LOC course.

A summary pictorial of this procedure is shown in Fig. 3-13.

3.2.3.2 Heading System HSI

Select the LOC frequency on the Navigation Receiver. For reference only, set the
Course Pointer to the FRONT INBOUND LOC course. Set the Heading Bug to
the FRONT OUTBOUND LOC heading, and then engage the heading mode. At
the appropriate point, turn the Heading Bug to establish the aircraft on the FRONT
OUTBOUND LOC course. At the appropriate point thereafter, set the Heading
Bug to the FRONT OUTBOUND PROCEDURE TURN heading. Hold this
heading until the point at which it is time to turn the aircraft again. At that point,
turn the Heading Bug in two successive 90 increments, to establish the aircraft
on the FRONT INBOUND PROCEDURE TURN heading. At the appropriate
point, turn the Heading Bug to establish the aircraft on the FRONT INBOUND
LOC course. Engage the high track mode. The autopilot will track the FRONT
INBOUND LOC course.

A summary pictorial of this procedure is shown in Fig. 3-14.

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3.

130

N
310
4.

1. a. Select LOC frequency.

b. Set Heading Bug to FRONT OUTBOUND LOC heading.

c. Engage heading mode.

d. Turn Heading Bug to establish aircraft on FRONT OUTBOUND LOC course.

2. a. Set Heading Bug to FRONT OUTBOUND PROCEDURE TURN heading.

3. a. Turn Heading Bug in two successive 90 increments, to establish aircraft

on FRONT INBOUND PROCEDURE TURN heading.

4. a. Turn Heading Bug to establish aircraft on FRONT INBOUND LOC course.

b. Engage high track mode.

c. Track FRONT INBOUND LOC course.

5. a. At middle marker, if missed approach is declared, disconnect autopilot.

b. Stabilize aircraft.

c. Set Heading Bug to missed approach heading.

d. Engage heading mode.

Fig. 3-13. LOC Approach with Procedure Turn (DG)

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3.

130

N
310
4.

1. a. Select LOC frequency.

b. Set Course Pointer to FRONT INBOUND LOC course (reference only).

c. Set Heading Bug to FRONT OUTBOUND LOC heading.

d. Engage heading mode.

e. Turn Heading Bug to establish aircraft on FRONT OUTBOUND LOC course.

2. a. Set Heading Bug to FRONT OUTBOUND PROCEDURE TURN heading.

3. a. Turn Heading Bug in two successive 90 increments, to establish aircraft

on FRONT INBOUND PROCEDURE TURN heading.

4. a. Turn Heading Bug to establish aircraft on FRONT INBOUND LOC course.

b. Engage high track mode.

c. Track FRONT INBOUND LOC course.

5. a. At middle marker, if missed approach is declared, disconnect autopilot.

b. Stabilize aircraft.

c. Set Heading Bug to missed approach heading.

d. Engage heading mode.

Fig. 3-14. LOC Approach with Procedure Turn (HSI)

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3.2.4 VOR Approach with Procedure Turn

3.2.4.1 Heading System DG

Select the VOR frequency on the Navigation Receiver. Set the OBS to the FRONT
INBOUND VOR course. Set the Heading Bug to the FRONT OUTBOUND VOR
heading, and then engage the heading mode. At the appropriate point, turn the
Heading Bug to establish the aircraft on the FRONT OUTBOUND VOR course.
At the appropriate point thereafter, set the Heading Bug to the FRONT
OUTBOUND PROCEDURE TURN heading. Hold this heading until the point at
which it is time to turn the aircraft again. At that point, turn the Heading Bug in two
successive 90 increments, to establish the aircraft on the FRONT INBOUND
PROCEDURE TURN heading. At the appropriate point, turn the Heading Bug to
establish the aircraft on the FRONT INBOUND VOR course. Engage the high
track mode. The autopilot will track the FRONT INBOUND VOR course.

A summary pictorial of this procedure is shown in Fig. 3-15.

3.2.4.2 Heading System HSI

Select the VOR frequency on the Navigation Receiver. Set the Course Pointer to
the FRONT INBOUND VOR course. Set the Heading Bug to the FRONT
OUTBOUND VOR heading, and then engage the heading mode. At the
appropriate point, turn the Heading Bug to establish the aircraft on the FRONT
OUTBOUND VOR course. At the appropriate point thereafter, set the Heading
Bug to the FRONT OUTBOUND PROCEDURE TURN heading. Hold this
heading until the point at which it is time to turn the aircraft again. At that point,
turn the Heading Bug in two successive 90 increments, to establish the aircraft
on the FRONT INBOUND PROCEDURE TURN heading. At the appropriate
point, turn the Heading Bug to establish the aircraft on the FRONT INBOUND
VOR course. Engage the high track mode. The autopilot will track the FRONT
INBOUND VOR course.

A summary pictorial of this procedure is shown in Fig. 3-16.

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3.

130

N
310
4.

1. a. Select VOR frequency.

b. Set OBS to FRONT INBOUND VOR course.

c. Set Heading Bug to FRONT OUTBOUND VOR heading.

d. Engage heading mode.

e. Turn Heading Bug to establish aircraft on FRONT OUTBOUND VOR course.

2. a. Set Heading Bug to FRONT OUTBOUND PROCEDURE TURN heading.

3. a. Turn Heading Bug in two successive 90 increments, to establish aircraft

on FRONT INBOUND PROCEDURE TURN heading.

4. a. Turn Heading Bug to establish aircraft on FRONT INBOUND VOR course.

b. Engage high track mode.

c. Track FRONT INBOUND VOR course.

5. a. At middle marker, if missed approach is declared, disconnect autopilot.

b. Stabilize aircraft.

c. Set Heading Bug to missed approach heading.

d. Engage heading mode.

Fig. 3-15. VOR Approach with Procedure Turn (DG)

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3.

130

N
310
4.

1. a. Select VOR frequency.

b. Set Course Pointer to FRONT INBOUND VOR course.

c. Set Heading Bug to FRONT OUTBOUND VOR heading.

d. Engage heading mode.

e. Turn Heading Bug to establish aircraft on FRONT OUTBOUND VOR course.

2. a. Set Heading Bug to FRONT OUTBOUND PROCEDURE TURN heading.

3. a. Turn Heading Bug in two successive 90 increments, to establish aircraft

on FRONT INBOUND PROCEDURE TURN heading.

4. a. Turn Heading Bug to establish aircraft on FRONT INBOUND VOR course.

b. Engage high track mode.

c. Track FRONT INBOUND VOR course.

5. a. At middle marker, if missed approach is declared, disconnect autopilot.

b. Stabilize aircraft.

c. Set Heading Bug to missed approach heading.

d. Engage heading mode.

Fig. 3-16. VOR Approach with Procedure Turn (HSI)

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3.3 Yaw Damper Operation

The optional Yaw Damper serves to dampen excessive adverse yaw. It operates
in either the AUTO mode or ON mode, depending upon the position of the Yaw
Damper Master Switch shown in Fig. 3-17.

AUTO

OFF

ON

Fig. 3-17. Yaw Damper Master Switch

The Yaw Trim Knob, shown in Fig. 3-18, is used to center the slip/skid ball when
the yaw servo is engaged.

YAW
DAMPER

TRIM

Fig. 3-18. Yaw Trim Knob

3.3.1 AUTO Mode

With the Yaw Damper Master Switch in the AUTO position, the yaw servo will
become automatically engaged whenever a roll mode (ST, HD, LO TRK, HI TRK)
is engaged.

3.3.2 ON Mode

With the Yaw Damper Master Switch in the ON position, the yaw servo will be
engaged at all times, entirely independent of autopilot operation.

3.3.3 Yaw Damper Trim

With the yaw servo engaged, rotate the Yaw Trim Knob to center the slip/skid
ball.

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3.4 Autopilot Disconnect

3.4.1 System Twenty / Thirty

The autopilot can be disconnected by any of the following means:

1. Press optional AP DISC Switch typically located on Control Wheel.

2. Press/Hold optional MODE SEL Switch typically located on Control Wheel for
3 seconds.

3. Press/Hold PUSH MODE Switch located on bezel for 3 seconds.

4. Set Autopilot Master Switch to OFF position.

5. Pull Autopilot Circuit Breaker.

3.4.2 System Thirty ALT

The autopilot can be disconnected by any of the following means:

1. Press optional ALT ENG/DSNG Switch typically located on Control Wheel.

2. Press ALT HOLD ON/OFF Switch located on instrument panel.

3. Set ALT HOLD Master Switch to OFF position.

4. Pull ALT HOLD Circuit Breaker.

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OPERATING PARAMETERS

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4.1 Roll Axis Limits

Turn Rate

Piston A/C:

90% Standard Rate Turn

Turboprop A/C:

75% Standard Rate Turn

4.2 Pitch Axis Limits

Altitude

32,000 FT

Vertical Force Due to Acceleration

0.60 g

Modes

For the System Thirty, the pitch mode (ALT HOLD) can only be engaged after a
roll mode (ST, HD, LO TRK, HI TRK) has been engaged.

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SECTION 5
GLOSSARY

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Term Meaning
A/C Aircraft
ALT Altitude
AP Autopilot
CDI Course Deviation Indication
CW Clockwise
CCW CounterClockwise
DG Directional Gyro
DISC Disconnect
DN Down
DSNG Disengage
ENG Engage
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FT Feet
GPS Global Positioning System
HD Heading
HI TRK High Track
HSI Horizontal Situation Indicator
IFR Instrument Flight Rules
LO TRK Low Track
LOC Localizer
MAP Missed Approach Point
OBS Omnibearing Selector
PN Part Number
POH Pilot's Operating Handbook
RDY Ready
ST Stabilizer
UP Up
VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions
VOR Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Radio Range

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